pay rate

noun

: the amount of money workers are paid per hour, week, etc.

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New York City implemented its own minimum pay rate for delivery workers in late 2023. Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026 The public hospitals left Florida Blue’s network after pay rate negotiations with the insurer fell through. Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026 My best guess is her pay rate is a million dollars an hour. Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026 The pay rate is $110 for 10 hours of work for all roles besides the FBI agent, which is $200 for 12 hours of work. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay rate

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“Pay rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20rate. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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